Dorothy M. Forsee

1925 - 2017

Dorothy M. Forsee obituary, 1925-2017, Freeburg, IL

BORN

1925

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Valhalla-Gaerdner-Holten Funeral Home and Cremation Services

3412 Frank Scott Pkwy West

Belleville, Illinois

Dorothy Forsee Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 19, 2017.

Dorothy M. Forsee, nee Huskamp, 92, of Freeburg, formerly of Belleville, Illinois, born on February 26, 1925, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Memorial Hospital, Belleville, Illinois.
Mrs. Forsee was a member of Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 7980 in Millstadt, Illinois. She enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Floyd William and Rose Elizabeth, nee Struense, Huskamp; her husband, Edwin Forsee; and her sister, Shirley Gudinas.
Surviving to cherish her memory is her son, Gary (Diane) Forsee, Sr.; her grandchildren, Kimberly (Ken) Richter, Jennifer (Peter) Golden, Michelle (Michael) Dankoski and Gary (Natalie) Forsee, Jr.; her great-grandchildren, Megan Mitchell, Kyle Mitchell, Andre Richter, Natasha Richter, Hannah Richter, Olivia Golden, Liam Golden and Cooper Forsee; her brother, Forrest (Alice) Huskamp; one special niece, Rose Gudinas; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Memories and expressions of condolences may be offered at www.valhallagardensandfuneralhome.com. Memorial donations are appreciated to The Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows.
Friends may visit from 11-1 p.m., Monday, May 22, 2017 at Valhalla Gaerdner Holten Funeral Home, Belleville, Illinois. Funeral services to follow at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, Illinois.

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May 25, 2017

Carol Thompson

Dorothy will be missed very much. I am so sorry for your loss. The loss of her is truly a sorrowful thing. I will miss you and your wonderful smile. RIP Dorothy.

May 22, 2017

You are in our thoughts and prayers!

Kim Dankoski & Rick Dankoski
George & Faye Mills
Lisa Dye & Family

May 22, 2017

You are in our thoughts and prayers!

Kim Dankoski & Rick Dankoski
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Lisa Dye & Family

May 21, 2017

Mary Cowie

I am a distant cousin of yours the daughter of Norman and Marian Verharst. I remember your coming to our house a few times in Jennings. Dorthy I think you talked to mom several times on the phone after dad Norman Verharst passed and she really enjoyed your conversations. Gary and family so sorry to learn of her passing. We live in Troy Illinois now. I have a picture some where of my dad and your dad on your back porch in Belleville. Rest in peace Dorothy.

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